{"id":2139326,"date":"2025-05-27T10:44:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/?p=2139326"},"modified":"2025-05-27T10:44:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:44:11","slug":"yorkshire-business-of-the-year-awards-open-for-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/news\/2139326-yorkshire-business-of-the-year-awards-open-for-entry","title":{"rendered":"Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards open for entry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nominations are now open for the Yorkshire Business of \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businessoftheyearawards.co.uk\/#yorkshire\">Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The annual awards, celebrating and honouring the best businesses of all sizes and sectors across the region, have become a pivotal event in Yorkshire\u2019s business calendars.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businessoftheyearawards.co.uk\/#yorkshire\">download your entry form here<\/a>. Entries for the awards close on July 4. Site visits to decide the shortlist will take place between 9 September and 27 November. Each shortlisted company will then be invited to give a presentation in Leeds in January 2025 to the judging panel who will select the category winners.<\/p>\n<p>The awards \u2013 sponsored by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/business-profiles\/tudor-international-freight\">Tudor International Freight<\/a>, PWC, Knights, RBC Brewin Dolphin, and Verlingue, will be presented at a gala dinner at New Dock Hall on 19 February 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Yorkshire Editor Sheryl Moore said: \u201cThe Business of the Year awards are the most prestigious awards in the Yorkshire region. It has been a tough year for businesses but as always companies across the region have demonstrated true Yorkshire grit which has seen them dig deep and excel in these uncertain economic and geopolitical times.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At TheBusinessDesk.com we are dedicated to championing the business community and celebrate its success whether that is through record revenues, breaking into international markets, employee engagement, commitment to sustainability or making a difference to local communities &#8211; I believe every business has something to celebrate. Therefore I encourage you all to\u00a0get your nominations in, and tell us why you\u00a0 deserve to win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The awards will be presented in 15 categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start Up<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Innovation<\/li>\n<li>Employer of the Year<\/li>\n<li>International Trade<\/li>\n<li>Investment<\/li>\n<li>Community Impact<\/li>\n<li>Property<\/li>\n<li>Family Business<\/li>\n<li>Small Business (up to 50 employees)<\/li>\n<li>Medium Business (51-250 employees)<\/li>\n<li>Large Business (251+ employees)<\/li>\n<li>Fast Growth Business<\/li>\n<li>Chief Executive of the Year<\/li>\n<li>Ambassador of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2139300 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_25\/YRK-BOTY-2026-cover-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"492\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_25\/YRK-BOTY-2026-cover-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_25\/YRK-BOTY-2026-cover-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_25\/YRK-BOTY-2026-cover-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_25\/YRK-BOTY-2026-cover-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_25\/YRK-BOTY-2026-cover-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_25\/YRK-BOTY-2026-cover-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_25\/YRK-BOTY-2026-cover-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/_files\/images\/may_25\/YRK-BOTY-2026-cover.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What our sponsors say:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/business-profiles\/tudor-international-freight\">Tudor International Freight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adam Johnson, Director at Tudor International Freight said: \u201cTudor International Freight is delighted to partner with The BusinessDesk.com to sponsor the Yorkshire Business of the Year awards 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;As a judge I am looking forward to spending time with the incredible businesses in our region, hearing about their successes, the challenges they have faced and how they have adapted in a challenging economic environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Entering the awards is a great opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past year, the hard work of your staff and a chance to meet other incredible businesses in Yorkshire.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PwC\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Andy Ward, Leeds &amp; Bradford, market senior partner, said: &#8220;<\/span>I&#8217;m delighted that PwC is sponsoring the Business of the Year Awards. These awards allow us to reflect on and celebrate the remarkable contributions these fantastic businesses make to our region.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am looking forward to learning more about the entrants, their stories, and their innovations. It&#8217;s an exciting time for business in the Yorkshire, and at PwC, we are committed to growth in the region.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Knights<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Lisa Shacklock, Group Client Services Director, Knights, said: &#8220;It&#8217;s so important to reflect on how many brilliant people, businesses and ideas are here in Yorkshire. This year&#8217;s Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards gives us a great chance to do exactly that.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;<\/span>Our team here at Knights is based right across the county &#8211; giving people access to the best lawyers in the country right on their doorstep &#8211; so we see Yorkshire&#8217;s brilliance every day. 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